Ricci, Matteo

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• RICCI (MATTEO) — RICCI MATTEO (1552 1610) Missionnaire italien en Chine, dont l’attitude vis à vis des coutumes religieuses locales donna naissance à ce l’on appela la «querelle des rites». Né à Macerata, novice jésuite à Rome en 1571, Matteo Ricci s’embarque à… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• Ricci, Matteo — born Oct. 6, 1552, Macerata, Papal States died May 11, 1610, China Italian Jesuit missionary who introduced Christianity to China. From a noble family, he was educated by the Jesuits, whose order he joined after studying law in Rome. He… …   Universalium

• Ricci, Matteo — (1552–1610)    Missionary.    Ricci was a member of the Jesuit Order. He went to Macao in 1582 where he learnt the Mandarin language. Then, in 1583 he settled in mainland China, living successively in Chao ching, Shaochow, Nanking and finally,… …   Who’s Who in Christianity

• RICCI, Matteo (Li Madou) — (1552 1610) Matteo Ricci, superior of the mission of the Society of Jesus in China from 1597 until his death and a regimental officer in the society s global offensive in the war for souls during the Counter Reformation, played a central role in… …   Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620: A Biographical Dictionary

• RICCI, MATTEO —    founder of the Jesuit mission in China, born in Macerato, Italy; accommodated himself to the manners of the Chinese, and won their confidence (1552 1610) …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

• Matteo Ricci — Servant of God Born 6 October 1552(1552 10 06) …   Wikipedia

• Matteo Ricci — Nacimiento 6 de octubre …   Wikipedia Español

• Matteo Ricci —     Matteo Ricci     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Matteo Ricci     Founder of the Catholic missions of China, b. at Macerata in the Papal States, 6 Oct. 1552; d. at Peking, 11 May, 1610.     Ricci made his classical studies in his native town,… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Ricci — is a surname, and may refer to: * Caco Ricci, Brazilian model * Christie Ricci, American wrestler * Christina Ricci, American actress * Dylan Ricci, Australian photographer * Fausto Ricci, Italian motorcycle racer * Federico Ricci, Italian… …   Wikipedia

• Matteo Ricci — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Ricci. Portrait de Matteo Ricci par le frère chinois Emmanuel Pereira …   Wikipédia en Français